Understanding MRSA

Due to the nature of college settings, it is not uncommon for schools to face an occurrence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). In order to keep our students as safe and healthy as possible, Greenville College is taking a proactive approach to reducing the threat of MRSA on our campus.

The following are steps the college is taking to reduce this threat:

Paper towels and spray anti-microbial are at all weight lifting stations.

Staff (wearing gloves) will spray and wipe down equipment every hour.

Hand sanitizers are available in all high traffic areas, and more are continually being added.

Towels and laundry left unattended in the Fitness Center for extended periods of time will be thrown away.

Residence Life Staff will have informal inspections during evening rounds and all towels/laundry left unattended for extended periods of time will be thrown away.

All athletes will be encouraged to have all wounds, scrapes and cuts inspected by a trainer.

Trainers will hold education workshops on this topic.

All athletes will be encouraged to shower before entering the Dining Commons.